Search Results: Lydia Blair

Title Tip: Why Does The Title Company Need to Know if I’m Single or Married?

By Lydia Blair / December 15, 2020 /

A reader asks: I’m buying a home and the title company says that my deed has to show if I’m single or married. I don’t think that is anyone’s business….

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Title Tip: Are Records of Deeds And Titles Gender Biased?

By Lydia Blair / December 1, 2020 /

When the title to a piece of Texas real estate is held in both a man and woman’s names, the first name listed on the deed is usually the man’s…

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Title Tip: Pulling Back The Curtain to Understand Underwriting

By Lydia Blair / November 17, 2020 /

In the real estate world, we often reference underwriting requirements, underwriter approval, and underwriting review. Many buyers and sellers don’t understand what underwriting means or how much it affects their…

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Title Tip: Is Refinancing Worth it?

By Lydia Blair / November 3, 2020 /

The refinance market is booming with homeowners taking advantage of record low interest rates. However, millions of homeowners are passing on the opportunity to save money by refinancing their current…

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